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First Time Obedience

L.G. asks from Detroit

Ok, so I find myself getting frustrated, which I realize happens to all parents, especially of toddlers! My daughter is generally a good girl, but she often does not...

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In Desperate Need of Time to Excercise!!!

N.M. asks from San Francisco

Hi Moms, I used to regularly work out before I had my daughter. Then when she was born it dwindled to taking walks (which I liked, and was pretty good excercise). Ho...

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My Niece's Cry All the Time

R.G. asks from Cleveland

I was wondering if anyone has suggestions what to do i babysitt my nieces 3 1/2 3 days a week and they cry over everythong ex: if if she played with a toy at 8 am a...

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Child's Attitude at Homework Time

T.G. asks from Monroe

Ok I know I am not alone but what should I do in my situation. I have a 10 year old child who is active and seems to always be on the move. Homwork time is a fight ev...

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When Time Out No Longer Works

J.K. asks from Los Angeles

Time out (TO) no longer works for my 2.5 year old. We started using time out a few months after she turned 2. Yes, she still protests and cries when we initially pu...

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Finding Time to Work Out

R.B. asks from Cedar Rapids

This question is a little selfish, because it's all about mama (me), but here it is...I would appreciate any tips or advice on how to successfully get back into a wor...

26

Talking at Meal Time

M.B. asks from Washington DC

I have FOUR girls:) Ages 7, 5, 3 & 2. They are chatter-boxes, to say the least. They will talk and TALK. I also have SUPER-SLOW eaters... on top of THAT, when they ...

13

"Time Out" for 13 Month Old

D.S. asks from Dallas

After reading some of the replies, perhaps I should better describe what I am calling "time out"--I'm not locking him in his room, crib, or playpen for 15 minutes or ...

17

How Do I Encourage the Good All the Time

H.W. asks from Des Moines

My 5 yo son has amazing school behavior. His teacher says he is mature for his age, respectful, kind, etc. When I have spoken to her about our behavior concerns at h...

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My Son Cries All the Time

R.M. asks from New York

Please help... My son cries all the time. If he wants something, he cries. If he doesn't want something, he cries. If he's forced to share his things, he cries. If he...

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Answer Highlights

  • sleep better on those nights in 2 answers "... hour to wind down afterward, but I find I actually sleep better on those nights ."
  • no talking rule in 5 answers "I would not do a no talking rule."
  • until they were ready in 2 answers "My kids had to go to their rooms and sit on their beds until they were ready to come ..."
  • finishing their dinner in 2 answers "... continue chatting, which might be a positive reward for finishing their dinner?"
  • respect your rules in 2 answers "... to respect our rules, just like if we're on your turf, we'll respect your rules."